NHTSA Recall 17V494000
Filed by Trail King Industries, Inc.. Component: Structure. Reported 2017-08-04. An estimated 743 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2012-2014 TK70HDG, TK80HDG, TK102HDG, TK110HDG, and TK110HED gooseneck trailers. The pivot plate reinforcement in the gooseneck pivot area is shorter than necessary to prevent the pivot plate from cracking.
Risk
The cracking plate may result in the trailer deck disconnecting from the gooseneck, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Trail King will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pivot plate for cracks, repairing any that are found, and add reinforcements to the pivot plate, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2017. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.